Trump Victory Could Doom Congestion Pricing
Congestion pricing aims to reduce traffic in downtown Manhattan by tolling personal vehicles entering the area during busy hours. With the possibility of a Trump presidency looming, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s indefinite pause of the tolling plan leaves it vulnerable to federal interference. In May, Donald Trump promised on social media to “terminate congestion pricing” within his first week back in office.
FHWA Announces $16.6 Million to Eight States for Advanced Digital Construction Technologies to Expedite Delivery of Transportation Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $16.6 million in grant awards to projects in eight states under the Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) grant program.
Zoox Robotaxi Dodges Safety Rules Before Launch
Zoox’s unique vehicles resemble toasters, but their lack of convention does not stop there. The autonomous machines do not contain normal auto controls like pedals and steering wheels, but the company is adamant that its self-certification is sufficient to commence operations.
FHWA Announces $7.6 Million in Grants to Accelerate Innovation in Highway Projects
The grants fund innovations like innovative debris removal, enhanced work zone safety, integrating technology to support emergency responders, using drones to conduct infrastructure inspections, and improving bridge design and developing more sustainable materials.
Project explores alternative sensing technology to detect bikes, EVs
Until recently, in-ground loop detectors were the option for detecting traffic at an intersection. As technology advances, new video- and radar-based detection systems are becoming more readily available. As a result, transportation agencies now have alternatives to traditional loop detectors, but these nonintrusive systems are not always the right solution.